CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 620

A company requires a network storage solution that allows for the use of OS-specific credentials and permissions. The company purchases a SOHO solution, which includes support for SMB, iSCSI, FTP, Telnet, and NFS natively out of the box. Which of the following should be done FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Verify user credentials.
• B. Generate new keys and certificates.
• C. Disable unnecessary services.
• D. Hash files that will be stored.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The first step should be to disable unnecessary services to enhance security and reduce potential attack vectors. Verifying user credentials and generating new keys are important but come after ensuring the environment is secure. Hashing files for storage is also relevant but not a priority before securing the services in use.